1. DJVS Educational Institution, Bangalore Project Steward: Dr. Krish Krishnamurthy May 6 th, 2004. More information available at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ashaaz-projects/files/DJVS%20Education%20Istitution/

2. Mission of the Organization Before 1990, most children in Divgi and its surrounding villages could not hope to continue education beyond the 7th grade since there was no high school in this economically backward region of coastal Karnataka. The nearest High School was more than seven kilometers away and lack of transportation, inclement weather condition during monsoon and prevailing poverty and illiteracy (more than 80%) impeded the desire for further education among both parents and children in the area. Considering this, the DJVS Educational Institution / High School was founded by the late Shri. Narayan V. Shetty to provide high school education (8th through 10th grades) to children in Divgi and seven other neighboring villages. The Educational Institution has a Management Board with participation from local communities. Vision To ensure that every child in this backward area gets an opportunity to continue the education with modern facilities including computer training, sports and other extra curricular activities.

3. Goals To pay for operational expenses such as teachers salaries for a period of one academic year 2004-2005 Funding Request: $4440 First Installment funding: $2220 Second Installment funding (after 6 month project report): $2220